Unable to understand the matter, Uya simply stopped thinking about it and began to feel fortunate again.
Luckily, I only used ordinary things. They're fine on their own, but they only have an effect when put together. No matter how you search, you won't be able to find anything about me.
It's a pity that the plan didn't succeed this time. They'll probably be more strict with regulations from now on, so it's not wise to act rashly.
Lying back in bed, Wuya's eyes were fixed on the ceiling, filled with hatred.
Ha, you're lucky. You didn't succeed this time, but you might not be so lucky next time.
Her mind raced as she considered whether there were any loopholes in her previous actions. Only after going through everything from beginning to end did she feel at ease enough to fall asleep.
The next day, Erlinzhu woke up and belatedly realized that something had happened.
She got up in the morning, ready to practice martial arts in the courtyard, but found the gate closed. She looked out through the crack and saw several eunuchs guarding the gate.
Sensing something was wrong, she quickly put away her whip, stopped practicing martial arts, and ran into the house, wanting to find her mother to ask what was going on.
"Oh! You mean this? You were asleep last night and didn't know that your fifth brother was poisoned. Your father had the courtyard sealed off to find out who did it. Not only our Peach Blossom Courtyard, but all the courtyards in the backyard were sealed off."
Yunyi had just gotten up and was combing her hair when Erlinzhu ran in and asked what was wrong. Because she was still half asleep, she answered lazily.
"Ah! Is Fifth Brother alright?" Erlinzhu was very surprised. She had only been sleeping, how could so many things have happened?
"It's alright, it's alright. Your fifth brother is a lucky man and will be fine."
...
Main courtyard
Having not slept all night, Yinzhen had already gone to court, leaving only his wife in the mansion.
Rubbing her aching forehead, Consort Ulanara had also not slept all night.
After investigating all night, nothing was found. The imperial physician diagnosed that Hongyun's condition was not optimistic. As the principal wife managing the inner quarters, the pressure she was under after such a major incident was unimaginable.
Qinglan brought in breakfast and saw that her mistress looked exhausted. She felt sorry for her and said, "Mistress, please rest. You've been busy all night. Even an iron body can't take it."
Putting down what she was holding, Ulanara sighed, "Qinglan, resting is easier said than done. Hongyun is in trouble, and the master is furious. As his wife and mother, if I can't find the murderer, won't the master think I'm incompetent?"
But... Qinglan didn't know what to say, she could only advise her master to eat more and not to overwork himself.
After quickly finishing her meal, Ulanara was about to summon someone in for questioning when Qingci walked in with a somber expression.
"Madam, the Fifth Prince is unwell again. The Prince is not in the manor. Eunuch Su would like to ask you to go to the front courtyard to take charge of the situation."
Not daring to delay, Ulanara hurriedly got up and rushed to the front yard, but couldn't help thinking about it on the way.
Su Peisheng is the chief eunuch by the master's side. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. When the master went to court, he left Su Peisheng behind to manage the front yard. Now that Su Peisheng is hesitant to invite Su Peisheng over, it seems that Hongyun is really in bad shape.
Finally arriving at the front yard, Su Peisheng anxiously greeted her, "Madam, the imperial physician said that the Fifth Prince has started vomiting blood again, and it's somewhat unstoppable. They do have a prescription that might be effective, but the medicine is too strong, and they're afraid the Fifth Prince won't be able to handle it, so they dare not use it."
Ulanara was startled. Had Hongyun really come to this?
Turning to Su Peisheng, he asked, "Where is Master? Have you gone to inform him?"
Su Peisheng gave a wry smile; he really had no choice and couldn't make the decision.
“This servant has already sent someone to report, but the master will not be back so soon, and the fifth prince cannot wait that long. This servant has no choice but to ask the princess to make the decision.”
"Hongyun, your mother's son, you can't be hurt! Let me go, let me in..." A commotion at the door interrupted their conversation.
When Ulanara turned around, she saw that it was Li who had received the news and wanted to come in.
Seeing that the princess was somewhat puzzled, Su Peisheng explained in a low voice, "The master was afraid that Princess Li would have an emotional breakdown, so he didn't let her come over."
Seeing that she was still unable to make a decision, Ulanara whispered, "Let her in. It's only right that she, as the mother, makes the decision about the Fifth Prince."
Su Peisheng also thought this was a good idea. If the Fifth Prince got into trouble because of him or his wife, neither of them would be happy. But since Li Shufu was the Fifth Prince's biological mother, it was the most appropriate for her to make the decision.
When Li Wanrou struggled to come in, Ulanara told her what had just happened.
"That's how it is. Hongyun is your son. To be honest, if I had to make the decision, no matter which one I chose, I wouldn't be in a good position if something went wrong. But you are Hongyun's mother, so it's best if you decide this matter."
At this moment, Li Wanrou collapsed onto Ziyi's body, unable to accept the fact that her son's life was now in danger.
But time waits for no one. Thinking of her son lying in bed, she, a mother, was strong and could only force herself to remain calm.
"Use, use the medicine!" Li Wanrou closed her eyes and said these words with difficulty.
"Yes!" Upon receiving the order, Su Peisheng quickly went in and spoke to the imperial physician.
Outside the door, Li Wanrou, who had just uttered those words, collapsed again and was supported by Ziyi.
Seeing this, Ulanara felt a little sorry for her and ordered, "Go, bring a chair over for the concubine."
Li Wanrou was helped to sit down by Ziyi in a daze, her heart filled with tension and fear.
She was truly terrified; she had already lost one son, and she couldn't afford to lose another.
"How is it? What's wrong with Hongyun now?"
After returning to the mansion, Yinzhen went directly to Hongyun's courtyard in the front yard. As soon as he entered, he saw his wife and Lady Li waiting at the door.
Seeing Li's current dazed and confused state, Yinzhen could only go to his wife and ask her questions.
Ulanara shook her head, saying she didn't know either.
The three of them could only wait together at the door to see what the imperial physician had to say.
On the 25th day of the tenth month of the 48th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, Hongyun, the fifth son of Prince Yong, died at the age of ten.
Before Hongyun passed away, Li Wanrou had been crying constantly. Since her son's death, she had stopped eating and drinking. Today, at Hongyun's burial, she cried so much that she fainted.
Three days later, Li Wanrou finally woke up. Qi Buchen was heartbroken and cried for a long time by his mother's bedside before Li Wanrou regained some strength.
Hongshi, who used to be incredibly mischievous, has become much more well-behaved after his brother's passing.
With her son and daughter's tearful pleas, Li Wanrou gradually overcame the heartbreak of her son's death and began to cheer up.
Regarding Hongyun's matter, Yinzhen launched a large-scale investigation, but in the end, he still couldn't find the murderer. Wuya, who was originally very suspicious, didn't find anything wrong with her.
All we know is that Hongyun was poisoned, but the food and alcohol he ate and drank that day were the same as everyone else's, and no problems were found. The things he usually uses have also been checked and are safe.
In the end, the matter could only be dropped, and Hongyun's death became a mystery.
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